Oba Femi didn’t just reclaim the NXT Championship at WWE NXT Deadline—he declared open hostility toward the top tier of WWE’s roster. The latest target is none other than Cody Rhodes, who has now been officially warned.
Following his intense victory over Ricky Saints to kick off the final premium live event of 2025, Femi delivered an ominous post-match speech, recently released by WWE. In it, he prophesied a seismic shift ahead, indicating that change is inevitable and unstoppable.
He stated, “The biggest factor is change. Tonight, change came knocking on Ricky Saints’ door and claimed his title. He had no choice but to surrender because change always triumphs. When change confronted dinosaurs, it sent a meteor. When change challenged humanity in the Old Testament, it unleashed the Flood. Now, with Cody Rhodes in sight, change sends the Ruler the Destroyer.”
Femi’s remarks make clear that his next challenge is set for the Saturday Night Main Event against Cody Rhodes, the undisputed WWE Champion. Their upcoming clash is personal, and the gauntlet has been thrown.
The NXT title match itself was a brutal battle. Ricky Saints showcased everything in his arsenal from a precarious hurricanrana to a devastating DDT, while Femi relied on sheer strength, enduring heavy blows and countering with his signature move, the Fall from Grace—used twice to settle the score.
With Femi’s return as champion, Saints’ reign at the top is over, and “The Ruler” is poised to be a formidable force heading into 2026. However, it’s the post-match promo that has fans buzzing, eagerly awaiting Cody Rhodes’ response to this challenge.
What do you make of Oba Femi’s message to Cody Rhodes? Is he truly prepared for the main roster, or is this just psychological warfare? Share your opinions below.
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Fan Take: This storyline injects fresh intensity into WWE’s championship scene, promising a high-stakes rivalry that could redefine both NXT and the main roster. Fans should brace for an epic showdown that might shift power dynamics and set the tone for 2026 in WWE.
